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Christine Fountain is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Fordham University. Her work focuses on the intersection of autism research, social networks, and public health, particularly investigating the social determinants of autism diagnoses and their implications. She leads NIH-funded interdisciplinary studies and teaches courses such as the Sociology of Health and Illness.
Education:
- B.A., Wellesley College
- Ph.D., University of Washington
Research interests span autism spectrum disorders, social network analysis, economic sociology, and public health disparities. Her recent publications examine assisted reproductive technology's link to autism, conflict zone trauma, and income inequality through a disability lens.
Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, but her NIH funding highlights her prominence in autism and health research.
Grants include large NIH projects on social determinants of autism. She has mentored advisees in public health and social science, though specific students are not named. Her work integrates sociology, epidemiology, and policy analysis to address critical health disparities.
